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  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious questions are being raised over the sports funding system in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where sports associations claim that regular grant-in-aid support has largely stopped since 2020, while at the same time selective funding is being approved for specific events and individuals. According to sports circles, there are around 38 registered sports associations in the province, but over the past several years, there has been little to no consistent financial support from the government. As a result, grassroots sports activities, local tournaments, and training programs have been severely affected. Athletes and organizers say the lack of funding has weakened several sports disciplines, limiting opportunities for young players to develop and progress at competitive levels. On the other hand, recent cabinet decisions approving grants for specific sports events and activities have also sparked debate. Sports stakeholders argue tha...

  The elections of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muay Thai Association for the term 2026–2030 were held at a local hotel in Peshawar, where regional representatives from across the province elected the new cabinet. The process was supervised by Muay Thai Federation Pakistan Secretary Rehan Butt and representative Shah Faisal, while officials from the Pakistan Olympic Association and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate were also in attendance. According to the results, Ilyas Afridi was elected President, Tariq Mateen as Senior Vice President, Atiq ur Rehman as Vice President (First), Tahir Naqash Jadoon as Vice President (Second), Shabbir as Vice President (Third), Najma Qazi as Women Vice President, Inayat Ullah as Secretary, Wali Muhammad as Deputy Secretary, Abdul Samad as Associate Secretary, Usman and Basir as Associate Secretaries, Bakhtawar as Associate Secretary Women Wing, Wajid Ali as Finance Secretary, Musarrat Ullah as Public Relations Officer, and Saeed Ullah Advocate as...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan | KikxNow | Investigative Report Serious questions have emerged over transparency and financial accountability in the Sports Directorate Charsadda after official Finance Department data for fiscal year 2025 revealed total expenditures of Rs 42,982,222, while a detailed RTI request filed on 4 April 2025 remains unanswered. Despite repeated legal requests under the Right to Information law, no response has been provided by either the Director General Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or the District Sports Officer Charsadda, raising concerns over prolonged administrative silence and non-compliance. RTI Request Still Pending Since 4 April 2025 The RTI application sought detailed information regarding: Sports activities conducted during 2023–24 and 2024–25 Number of events, venues, and participant records Criteria for selection of players and teams Details of Daily Allowance (DA) payments Budget utilization and unspent funds Audit and inspection reports...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial and administrative irregularities have emerged in the Sports Department of Lower Kohistan for the fiscal year 2025, based on official data obtained from the Finance Department. The situation is further aggravated by the department’s failure to respond to a formal Right to Information (RTI) request, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. According to official records, a total of Rs. 3,298,200 was released for the district’s sports office during 2025. However, reported expenditures reached Rs. 6,201,397, indicating an unexplained excess of nearly Rs. 2.9 million. This discrepancy suggests either undocumented funding sources or inflated expenditure reporting, both of which point toward potential financial mismanagement. To clarify these discrepancies, a formal RTI request was submitted in March 2025 to the District Sports Office Kohistan, seeking details on sports activities, financial usage, sta...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator A legal and administrative dispute has emerged after two Peshawar-based cricket figures, Javed Babar and Masood Afridi, were allegedly excluded from the official reward list linked to Asia Cup participation incentives approved by the provincial government. According to details, both individuals have formally sent a legal notice to the Director General Sports, the Secretary Sports, and the concerned responsible official, Zawar, challenging their exclusion from the approved list. The legal notice argues that their omission was made despite eligibility, claiming that the decision violates merit principles and contradicts government policy on sports incentives. The petitioners maintain that their inclusion was justified based on participation and performance criteria, and that their exclusion amounts to administrative unfairness. The controversy stems from decisions taken during the 50th provincial cabinet meeting held on A...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow  , Digital Creator In Peshawar, the Muazullah Khan Cricket Academy, located adjacent to Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium, is witnessing a sharp rise in the number of young cricketers, with registrations reaching around 100 in a short span. The academy had remained closed due to the reconstruction of the stadium but was reopened nearly two months ago. Since its revival, participation has steadily increased, particularly among junior players from areas including Kohat Road and the University belt. Despite operating under the provincial Sports Directorate, the academy currently has no dedicated budget, raising questions about sustainability and resource management. Coaching duties are being handled by Irfan Babu and Irfan Afridi, who have been deputed from the Peshawar Saddar Cricket Academy. At present, the facility offers only net practice, with 7 to 8 nets available, while key infrastructure such as a gym is still missing. Historically, the a...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Serious financial irregularities have emerged from a baseball training camp held between 3 July 2023 and 8 September 2023, raising questions over payment transparency and fund distribution among participating athletes. According to available details, each player was entitled to Rs 24,000 as camp remuneration. However, the payment process appears inconsistent, non-transparent, and allegedly discriminatory. Only three players, identified as Shazia, Nasira, and Paracha, reportedly received full payments. Another player, Gul Pari, was issued a cheque, but the amount has not yet been credited to her bank account. In contrast, at least 14 players, including Saman Shah, Sawera, Mahanoor, Sidra Khattak, Hina Kishwar, Kainat Akbar, Asma, Rameen, Arij, Khair-un-Nisa, Nida, Mubina, Muqaddas, and Shamim, reportedly received neither cheques nor any form of payment. The situation becomes more questionable as some cheques were reportedly ...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator The Federal Government has enforced the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) Constitution 2022, introducing strict regulations over sports governance, international participation, and federation recognition in the country. Under Rule 7(1)(xxxiii), no athlete or team affiliated with any national sports federation, organization, association, or club can travel abroad without prior approval from the PSB. Officials say the move is aimed at preventing unauthorized foreign tours and ensuring centralized oversight of sports representation. Rule 22 of the same constitution further clarifies that non-affiliated or non-recognized federations are not authorized to regulate sports in Pakistan or represent the country in international events or forums. In line with these regulations, the PSB has issued a list of over 50 non-affiliated sports organizations operating across different disciplines, including MMA groups, E-Sports bodies, Scrabble assoc...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has officially exposed and rejected an unrecognized entity operating under the name “Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF),” which falsely claimed affiliation with the national sports authority. According to PSB, the matter came to light when the said organization attempted to seek affiliation with the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) while simultaneously presenting a fabricated document allegedly issued by the Pakistan Sports Board. The document, referenced as No. 7-61/2025-PSB(NF) dated 19 July 2025, was submitted by a person identified as Muhammad Nadeem on behalf of PMSSF. The letter falsely portrayed the organization as an affiliated federation of PSB. PSB has categorically denied these claims and clarified the following: The Pakistan Motorcycle Sports & Safety Federation (PMSSF) is not affiliated with or recognized by the Pakistan Sport...

  Musarrat Ullah Jan , KikxNow , Digital Creator Islamabad: The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has issued a strong public disclaimer exposing an unauthorized and unrecognized body operating under the name “Pakistan Body Builder Federation,” which is allegedly attempting to represent Pakistan at international bodybuilding events. According to the PSB, the said organization is neither affiliated nor recognized under the Sports (Development and Control) Ordinance, 1962 or the Constitution of PSB, 2022. Despite this, certain individuals identified as Mian Arshad Ali (claiming President), Jaan Muhammad (claiming Secretary General), and Fayyaz Faisal (claiming Finance Secretary) have reportedly been engaging with international bodies to obtain invitation letters and visa documents for participation in foreign competitions. The issue surfaced in relation to the “NABBA International World Championship,” scheduled to be held on 21 June 2026 in Gateshead, United Kingdom, where the group...